Shares in Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) are down 1.7% today (at the time of writing) following the release of the company’s first-half results, but that modest pullback comes after a 31% surge earlier this week, triggered by the company’s surprise upgrade to FY26 guidance.
In that context, today’s move looks less like disappointment and more like consolidation after a sharp re-rating.
What did Bravura report?
For the half year ended 31 December 2025, Bravura announced a result that broadly validated the optimism in Monday’s guidance upgrade.
Key highlights included:
- Underlying revenue from customers of $140.0m, up 9.8% year on year
- Underlying Cash EBITDA of $34.2m, up $14.2m versus 1H25, equating to a 24.4% margin
- Underlying NPAT of $25.9m, more than double the prior period
- Cash balance of $64.5m, with no debt
All figures exclude the impact of the FY25 license agreement with Fidelity International.
Revenue growth was driven by pricing improvements and increased professional services activity across its existing client base. Meanwhile, operating costs were well controlled, allowing more of that revenue growth to flow through to profit.
Recurring revenue, which includes maintenance, support, and hosting income, remained a significant contributor to the business. This provides a level of stability that investors have been looking for after a more volatile period in prior years.
Bravura also declared an interim dividend of 5.77 cents per share and a special dividend of 4.46 cents per share, bringing total dividends for the half to 10.23 cents per share. The ordinary dividend represents 100% of underlying NPAT for the period.
Importantly, management reaffirmed the recently upgraded FY26 guidance. The midpoint of that guidance implies stronger profitability in the second half compared to the first, suggesting confidence in continued momentum.
Foolish bottom line
After a 31% rally earlier in the week, the market may have already priced in much of the good news, and today’s decline appears modest given the scale of the prior move.
The key takeaway is that Bravura’s improved guidance is now backed by solid first-half numbers. Revenue is growing, margins are expanding, cash generation is strong, and the balance sheet remains debt-free.
The next test will be delivery in the second half. If management can meet its upgraded targets, this week’s re-rating may prove justified.
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